Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida over the weekend and brought devastation to the area. In efforts to help with evacuation last week, Tesla unlocked its range-limited vehicles for Florida customers, which extended the range of their vehicles and make travel easier in the insane traffic.
A Tesla spokesperson confirmed to Electrek that Florida owners of Model S and Model X vehicles temporarily had the full mileage capability of the vehicles’ 75 kWh battery packs. And while it was a great gesture from Tesla and the help it gave Floridians is no doubt appreciated, there is a small question of there being power capabilities that the cars have that customers just aren’t able to access…what do you think about it? Our thoughts and prayers go out to those now affected by Hurricane Irma.
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There is an easy way to fix range limitations. Put alternators/generators within the drivetrain so it self charges! But the powers that be who control the power industry won't allow that to happen.
Do your research before you speak.
The newer 60KW Model S actually has a 75KW battery pack installed. Tesla reduces the capability of the 60 to push the purchasers up to the 75 since they no longer build and market the 60 battery packs.
Reason is components won't work correctly with a battery that is to low. Steering brakes etc.. dangerous to drive. I thought this was a automotive channel. They really just crap these videos out with no research.
It may not be good for the battery to run it too low. It's a thought.